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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.24, 202.98 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.24, 202.98 and 141.78 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.24 : 202.98 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.24/202.98 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.24x = 202.98 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.24x = 28,778.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,778.50/147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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